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Steve Koester, 61, of Johnstown, died Aug. 24, 2013 at the Medical Center of the Rockies. He was born Feb. 27, 1952, to Richard and Elaine (Edblad) Koester in Braham, Minn.

Steve graduated from Eaton High School and joined the Colorado Air National Guard. On Feb. 16, 1980, he married Maxine Larson in Braham, Minn. He worked for Metal Container Corp. in Windsor. He enjoyed the family farm, his motorcycle, he had a pilots license and loved the mountains. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t build. He had a passion for learning and creating.

Steve is survived by his wife, Maxine Koester of Johnstown; sons, Chad (Nadene) of Loveland and Seth (Shannon) of Windsor; brother, Scott (Laura) of Eaton; and grandchildren, Alyxandria, Brody, Bryant, and Corbin; and his best friends, Wayne and Cindy Sweigard.

A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at the Gilcrest Baptist Church.

Albert “Al” D. Green was born Sept. 21, 1927, at home in Greeley to loving parents Henry and Amelia (Woit) Green. He died Aug. 20, 2013, at Collier Care Center in Wheat Ridge.

Al graduated from Greeley High School and began an electrician apprenticeship as a lineman for the local power company in Sterling. He married Bettie Pierce of Sterling, and they later divorced. They had one daughter, Janice Colleen.

Al earned his master electrician credentials and worked for the Bureau of Reclamation-Big Thompson Project. In 1961, he joined General Services Administration, working at the Denver Federal Center. There he met his second wife, Patricia (Brown) Green. She died in 1996. He married Sally (Thompson) Green in 2007. After 35 years of exemplary service, he retired as general manager of facilities at the Denver Federal Center. In addition to career-related affiliations, Al was a charter member of the Germans from Russia Organization in Denver. Al enjoyed nature and the outdoors, spending many hours going on hikes and enjoying the seasons at his cabin in Estes Park.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leroy Green; and second wife, Patricia Green.

Al will be dearly missed by his family and many friends for his loyalty, integrity and generosity.

A celebration of life memorial service is planned for the near future. Cremation was provided by Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home of Arvada.

Carolyn Jeanne Schroeder

June 18, 1934-Aug. 29, 2013

Age: 79

Residence: Greeley

Carolyn Jeanne Schroeder, 79, passed away Aug. 29, 2013. She was born June 18, 1934, to Wyatt and Ruth Ledgerwood in Waterloo, Iowa.

Carolyn graduated with a bachelor of arts in education from Park College. She taught school in Denver and Kitzingen, Germany. She married the late Glenn B. Schroeder on Feb. 14, 1962, in Vienna, Austria. After living in Straubing and Giessen, Germany, they returned to the United States in 1967 to reside in Albuquerque, N.M., with three boys. The family moved to Philadelphia in 1969, then to Greeley in 1971. She was an active member of PEO, attended First Christian Church in Greeley and was an avid card player. She was active in many social groups, including her Saturday morning coffee group.

Carolyn is survived by her sister, Ann (Bruce) Bredeson; her sons, Jason, Christopher (Terri) and Peary (Nancee). She is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to First Christian Church or Hospice of Northern Colorado.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at First Christian Church, 2230 13th St., Greeley.